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China steps in with potshots at US as Trump-India spat continues

China has in the past used social media to press for changes in New Delhi's Beijing policy. Now, it is commenting on the tariff imposition on India by US President Donald Trump.

Beijing evacuates 70,000 residents amid ‘extremely high’ risk of flash floods, landslides

Beijing has warned residents to brace for a new round of intense rainfall, deadliest yet since 2012. Its topography has been described by some as a rain 'trap'.

Extreme downpour kills 30, displaces 80,000 in Beijing, turns city into a ‘rain trap’

Chinese capital hit by 543.4 mm of rain in less than a week in its northern districts—nearly a year’s worth, as the average annual rainfall is around 600 mm.

China offers ‘constructive’ help in settling India-Pakistan disputes, defends ‘friendship’ with Islamabad

In response to Deputy CoAS Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh’s comments, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said defence & security cooperation 'part of normal cooperation' between Beijing & Islamabad.

China says its cooperation with Pakistan not directed against others

Beijing: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday denied that China-Pakistan friendship was targeted at any third country, reported Global Times. Mao said that...

How China has been playing the long game, quietly building its global reserves in critical minerals

Report by AidData, a research lab at US's College of William and Mary, shows China has financed forays into a number of countries to strengthen hold over critical mineral deposits.

Beijing court sentences journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in jail on espionage charges

Dong, a Neiman Fellow & visiting professor at a Japanese University, edited the Guangming Daily when detained in 2022. His articles in state media called for 'moderate reforms.’

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon 1st time since April, calls it part of ongoing pressure campaign

The potential for China to use balloons for spying became a global issue last year when the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese surveillance balloon.

China is playing the victim card—with Quad and US-led global economic system

Many Chinese commentators predict that following the November US elections, the Quad may lose relevance and progress could stagnate, as it has yet to address substantive issues.

As trade grows, India warns SMEs to avoid getting ripped off in China — ‘adopt adequate precaution’

Indian embassy issues advisory, highlighting pitfalls of doing business with Chinese firms, particularly those from Shandong, Hebei, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.